Genetically Engineered Wheat

Genetically Engineered Wheat (GE Wheat) is wheat that has had its DNA modified via genetic engineering.

Aphid Resistant Wheat
The Rothamsted Research Institute has developed a type of GE wheat that produces a chemical called (E) beta-farnesene (EBF) to resist aphids. The chemical is naturally occurring in some plants. In June 2011, the company applied to the UK government to run field trials of the crop. If approved, it would be the third GM field trial running in the UK. At the time, no GE crops were grown commercially in the UK.

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External articles

 * Asa Wahlquist, "Genetically modifying wheat for healthier bread," ABC Rural (Australia), Bush Telegraph, July 1, 2011.
 * "Scientists want no human GM wheat trials," Big Pond News, June 28, 2011.
 * Belinda Tasker, "Scientists reject human trials of GM wheat," Sydney Morning Herald, June 27, 2011.
 * Heath Aston, "GM wheat trial," Sydney Morning Herald, June 26, 2011.
 * "Human trial of GM wheat crop to go ahead," ABC News (Australia), June 25, 2011.
 * "Researchers apply for permission for small-scale trial of GM wheat," Yorkshire Post, June 23, 2011.
 * Philip Case, "GM wheat trial awaiting government approval," Farmers Weekly Interactive, June 23, 2011.
 * Alistair Driver, "Application submitted for UK GM wheat trial," Farmers Guardian, June 23, 2011.
 * B.J. DeFrancesco, "Scientists Create Super Wheat to Fight Food Eating Fungus," Gather, June 12, 2011.